Are you already a concerned Greenifying business owner who wants the company to be more environmentally friendly? You’ve already put in the energy saving fluorescent bulbs and reset the thermostat to save money. Now let’s go a little further in your commitment to the planet.

Check your carbon footprint. There is many more ways to reduce your household carbon emissions. Find out more about your emissions and where you can best reduce them by using an online “carbon calculator.” A list of those is found on the website of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Look into ride sharing or mass transit. Over a quarter of the vehicle-miles travelled by households are for commuting to and from work – usually with one person in the vehicle. If business owners lead the way and encourage employees to follow, carpooling and mass transit could offer a huge reduction in carbon emissions.

Plan and combine trips, too. And talk to your employees about this. Many times, an employee thinks “Oh, it’s just the boss’ vehicle.” Remind them that in a recessionary economy, the money they save may provide their paycheck in the future. And if they do combine and plan their trips better, they’ll help Greenify, as well.

Switch to green-power, too. Contact your electricity provider to find out about the green power options available to you. Many areas offer these services, and sometimes, all you have to do is check.

A more long term commitment to lowering the carbon footprint is a commitment to being in business a lot longer.

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